Whether you’re new to fly fishing or you have years of experience, one thing can frustrate anglers of all levels—choosing the right fly.It’s true that not all flies are equal. Choosing the right fly at the wrong time can also ruin your chances of cat …

We’ve heard it a thousand times, its not the fly, it’s the presentation. For me, its not either or…..its both. I think you can have a great presentation with the wrong fly and under optimize your results. The same goes for the right fly prese …

We are in the middle of run off in many areas of the country right now. I do a lot of walk and wade trips. First and foremost, you want to make sure you do it safely. For me it means two things, no trout is worth heightened risk taking. Alway …

Stoneflies pack a large protein punch for trout. These large insects are an important part of a trout’s diet. The prime habitat for these nymphs is at the rocky bottom of the faster-moving areas of a river, as they require well-oxygenated an …

The skwala belongs to the family of stoneflies. Come spring, it is among the first ones to hatch. These bugs are known for their smaller, dark bodies and they crawl onto brushy areas and banks to hatch. All stoneflies go through incomplete metamor …

A simple guide to spring hatches and trout flies you'll need for early Season success …

When was the last time you checked your fly box? If it needs some organizing, now is a good time to do that.   I do not know about you, but by the end of a season my boxes are a train wreck.   A typical early season activity for …

The Skwala Stonefly is an olive-colored stonefly living on a multi-year life cycle that spends two to three years as a nymph before it grows. It hatches in early spring, around mid-March in certain areas and early April in the Rocky Mountai …

Fly lines are available in different weights. Weight is indicated in grains, where there are 14 grains in a gram. Sounds confusing? Don’t worry, American manufacturers have provided a scale that is easier to remember so you can easily determin …

Trout loves blue winged olives.   BWOs thrive cooler temperatures and are likely to hatch throughout the colder months.   They are one of the first hatches in the spring, and one of the last in the fall. This is one of the most …

Trout fishing in the winter is tough. Trout are cold blooded, which means their metabolic rate slows down. They’re not likely to move beyond a few inches for the fly and they will be swimming close to the bottom.StrategiesGo slow. Everything s …

So you want to chase some chrome!   Who doesn’t, these are majestic fish.   If you’re going to get into steelhead, you want to sure that you have the right gear.RodBig IS better.   These are powerful fish.   An …